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Detective Sergeant Leigh Wall, who is investigating the incident, said: "The victim has been able to provide us with a really good e-fit of the man who assaulted her, and we are hoping that this might bring more witnesses forward or provide additional information which could be the missing piece in our ongoing investigation.

"Luckily the victim was able to push her assailant away, otherwise this incident could have been more serious.

"She has received treatment for her injuries, which are not believed to be serious, but has understandably been left extremely shaken and distressed by her ordeal.

"We are appealing to anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit, or who saw anything suspicious in the area, particularly other dog walkers or runners who might have noticed the man hanging around, or anyone with any other information, to come forward straightaway."